BRIEFS

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13 September 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 19, 2016

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CMA CGM ups north Europe to Asia rates US$2,000 for all reefers Hanjin hopes to sell ships to European shipping giants Productivity falls at world's top 30 container ports, says survey K+N's 9-month profit up 4.1pc to US$537.3 million, but sales off 1.4pc China seeks free trade deal with Colombia, offers to calm Marxist rebels EU defended by EU envoy as 'race between integration and irrelevance' Trans-Coastal Lines appoints WM Logistics as general agent in Singapore ZTO Express IPO looks raise US$1.5 billion, biggest since Alibaba debut First US shipment of Brazilian beef enters through Philadelphia EU nations complain of 'illegal' road haulage practices US railways suffer as trucks poach rail freight in third quarter UN's carbon credit accord's bark may be worse than its bite US bans the carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note7 mobile phones on aircraft Cargolux rents va-Q-tec's advanced containers to transport pharma India's cool chain facility opens at Bangalore's Kempegowda airport Etihad Cargo signs Trinity deal to fly garments from Sri Lanka to US

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Gradual market recovery seen in container shipping Hyundai Merchant Marine considering bidding for Hanjin Shipping's Asia-US route assets IIFF conducts 9th batch of IIFF/FIATA Diploma in Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Kenya Sagarmala funds Ro Pax ferry service in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat Handicraft exports up APM Terminals expands Chinese partnerships DP World's education programme goes global Freight traffic of South Eastern Railway improves in H1 2016-17 Investment in infrastructure on the rise but more facilitation needed, says study Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House Public Notice... Adani project in Australia declared critical infrastructure

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No passenger links without bellies Switzerland's commercial vehicle market on track More space for e-commerce in Rodgau Fourth railway package definitely on track Project Cargo Network welcomes Haiti member ICTSI and Royal Capital redeem securities Fastening system with spikes increases security New client for LIS in Poland FAA: OK with Blue Power, but not with Amazon, once again BSM selects new MDs Switching from waterborne transport to railway JLG relying on logistics expert K Line expanding ro-ro services to Vietnam Container shipping outlook: trick or treat? Imperial appoints new management board member Singapore Airlines orders Zodiac cargo containers

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Canadian vessel owners wary of tanker ban precedent GAIL tender closure could scupper plan to build LNG ships in India Bureau Veritas revenues hit by newbuilding and offshore slumps No more large cruise ships for Mitsubishi HI ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project Hyundai HI replaces top brass amid shipbuilding headwinds Time for carriers to choose old road or new path, says China COSCO head Ezra Holdings seeks to revise terms of bonds due in 2018 Rickmers Group disposes stake in Rickmers Trust Management NYK subsidiary ICO expands Zeebrugge terminal Market share-seeking port operators will boost M&As MSC scotches talk of acquiring Hanjin Shipping

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
MSC goes it alone with transpacific service as Maersk goes ad hoc New port of Moin and wider Panama Canal could prove fruitful for Latin growers Kuehne + Nagel sees revenue fall but profits rise over first nine months Analysis: bears get that sinking feeling as HPH Trust gets into deep water DB Cargo UK to cut 900 jobs after 'unprecedented' market changes FedEx to invest €1.4bn to double capacity at CDG Airport Pall-Ex appoints operations, IT and sales directors Robert van de Weg takes over commercial activities across Volga-Dnepr Group

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Branson rebrands cruise venture as Virgin Voyages ICS urges Canada not to impose BC tanker moratorium Second delay for Havyard subsea newbuild Rolls-Royce crossing system will control Fjord 1 battery ferries Gulf Island Shipyards delivers towboat to Marquette Corrigan to leave BC Ferries to become Interferry CEO Damen partners with TeamTec on Avitalis BWTS

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
You catch more flies with honey Navios Holdings ups the ante in effort to buy back $170m of preferred shares How to close the safety loophole over iron ore fines Deceitful shippers have been evading regulations covering a potentially dangerous liquefying cargo. A more definite test is needed Cyprus poised to create new shipping deputy ministry Sector welcomes big step towards a key, longstanding goal Tankers markets face more volatility as Opec and shale players could renew price wars Cartel's talk of cut in output lifts oil price above $50 but US producers are also back in game Chrysostomou takes chief executive's job at Transmed in Cyprus Former shipping official and MEPC chairman emerges at Charalambos Mylonas-led dry bulk group Could Rickmers be the next Hanjin? Rickmers share purchase highlights German owner's financial worries, while looming junk bond and bank loan repayments seen as potential flashpoint 'Cheap' fuel oil to drive shipping for decades Despite pressure on shipping to cut CO2 emissions, industry will still be largely fuelled by hydrocarbons, research from Lloyd's Register finds Supramax sentiment softens in Pacific Limited coal cargoes dampen rates UK seafarers need better training and information to make it ashore Report highlights need for better preparation before return to shore K+N profits slip as low rates erode ocean margins Sea freight volumes rose 4.5% in third quarter, but gross profit per teu fell 4.4%, while air volumes and margins improve for Kuehne+Nagel Product tanker earnings boosted by US hurricane and Asian naphtha flows Colonial Pipeline to undertake further repairs, likely to lift MR tanker demand Teekay Tankers 'entirely focused' on mid-size tanker sector As US listed tanker owner continues to shed non-core assets, industry asks what is the fate of the VLCC in which it holds a 50% stake? Teekay LNG to raise funds in Norwegian bond market Proceeds will be used to refinance bonds, fund newbuildings, and for general purposes STX Offshore assets sale edges closer Sale notice delayed to give creditors more time to review the shipbuilder's reorganisation plan Westbound transatlantic rates 'under pressure since September' Flat initial figures for last month suggest a boom in August westbound volumes was probably short-lived Unlocking feeder potential A 'hidden value pool' in the feeder sector breeds cost saving opportunities for struggling box lines Hanjin Xiamen arrest appeal dismissed by South Korean court Hanjin considering further legal measures in light of the court overturning its appeal HHLA on hand for $1.9bn Chittagong expansion Hamburg operator part of trio assigned by Chittagong Port Authority to carry out a feasibility study into Bay Terminal project Asian refinery return boosts VLCC spot trade Shell, Day Harvest, Unipec and Glasford were the charterers hiring the big tankers to haul Middle Eastern cargoes to China's refineries Safety in numbers While container lines might be in a fight to the death battle for commercial survival, when it comes to safety they are joining forces to co-operate and share information HHI heralds 'generation change' at the top 'Generation change' will enable HHI to handle the industry crisis and carry out its new self-rescue plan Seaborne coal export weakness to persist BMI Research says Russia and Colombia expected to ramp up production to rebalance the seaborne coal market Rickmers Group sells Rickmers Trust Management to Brick Holding Brick Holding ultimately owned by Rickmers Trust chairman

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Little value for Asia-US carriers in adding Hanjin's trans-Pacific network US grants $1 million to train military veterans as truck drivers Tech company tests one-stop system to check container status US truck tonnage, truckload rates take a tumble Hanjin rejects shipper effort to freeze owed freight payments After volume drop, KCS expects better intermodal service Puerto Rico-bound rotors move over Jaxport heavy-lift dock FedEx investing $1.5 billion in Paris distribution hub Kuehne + Nagel profit down even as ocean, air traffic rises Rickmers sells stake in troubled Singapore affiliate Rickmers Maritime India's ports pressed to lower rail handling charges Amid industry volatility, carrier management recommended to importers ICTSI will still consider bid for downsized Mindanao port project China Cosco chief: Container carriers at a crucial crossroad

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
Teekay LNG raises $110m in bond drive New York-listed LNG carrier and tanker owner to use Oslo bond cash to refinance existing bonds and pay for newbuildings. ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian' Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns. Adnoc unveils plans to merge shipping units Abu Dhabi National Oil Co planning to put tanker, gas carriers and offshore vessels into single fleet. ICS calls proposed BC crude ban 'draconian' Plans to establish moratorium on crude shipments in north of Canadian province raises freedom of navigation concerns. Granadino crew 'using salt for brushing' teeth Crew aboard NewLead bitumen tanker await word on engine repairs and repatriation. Flinter Shipping forced into receivership Dutch owner faces uncertain future as ING refuses to renew financing for nine ships. Navios sweetens pot for preferred share swap New York-listed shipowner raises cash payout by nearly 23% to buy back shares from investors. Nasdaq boots out Ultrapetrol Restructuring South American owner loses appeal to keep its US listing. OPDR optimizes European network CMA CGM subsidiary enhances its portfolio with new service to Norway and the UK. Hanjin Shipping brace heads for breakers Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart. UK Coastguard rescues seafarer Dramatic footage shows how an injured seaman is brought to safety. Capesize spot rates slip further back Island Offshore expects more layups Norwegian owner sees no hope on horizon for PSVs over the next few years. Drewry: container market to recover But only a gradual improvement expected after shock of Hanjin's demise fades. Bahri profit slips as tanker rates fall But Saudi national owner still ahead of 2015 over nine months despite Q3 drop. HMM weighs up offer for Hanjin unit South Korean shipowner has an eye on compatriot's Asia-to-US operation. Hanjin bulker brace heads for breakers Troubled shipowner sees last 1990s built dry cargo vessels depart. Maersk defends Alang scrapping plan Danish conglomerate reaffirms decision to scrap in India after local media's investigative report. Teekay LNG turns to Oslo bond market Move comes a month after preferred equity issue. Rickmers bound for bond showdown Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do. Chemical tanker fights off pirate attack Nigerian gunmen thwarted as guards fire shots and seafarers retreat to safe room. South Korean bunker strike ends Seven-day action ended in the south as operators strike deal with refiners. SeaBird deploys survey ship in Belize Oslo-listed owner heading to Central America for seismic job. RMT set for bondholder showdown Singapore-listed containership lessor says deal to restructure bond is the best it can realistically do. Ezra seeks second covenant waiver Company looks to take preventative action in event of Perisai Petroleum Teknologi bond failure. GTT reports rise in nine month revenue But company says new orders are being restricted by "wait-and-see" attitude of charters and operators. Swissco cash shortage linked to idle jack-ups Collapse of four rig deal with Pemex said to be huge cash drain on Singapore offshore company. Safe Bulkers stocks up on share sale ammo New York-listed bulker owner files shelf registration for up to $200m in share sales.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
MSC offers Maple service without Maersk MSC said it will offer its transpacific "Maple" service on its own instead of as a2M Alliance offering with Danish carrier Maersk Line. On ... OPDR launches short-sea service to U.K., Norway CMA CGM's Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) has introduced a new short-sea liner service that connects Rotterdam to the... NYK, Bolloré form auto-handling joint venture in Kenya Japanese liner carrier NYK has entered a joint venture with Bolloré Transport & Logistics Kenya Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. to set up ... WFS to handle Pakistan airline's U.K. cargo Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has entered a three-year contract to provide cargo-handling and trucking services for Pakistan Internationa... MSC sells interest in Aprile to Savino Del Bene Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has sold its interest in the Genoa, Italy-based logistics company Aprile to Florence-based forwarder S... Port of Virginia container growth continues in September The Port of Virginia continued to grow its container cargo volumes in September following a record setting month in August, according to da... K + N posts Q3, first nine-month results Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) reported Tuesday its net profits for the third quarter of 2016 slipped 4.8 percent year-over-year to 177 million Swi... Intermodal rates see slight 'reprieve' in September Intermodal rates continued to fall in September 2016 compared to the same month last year, albeit at a slower rate than in prior months, ac... KCS Q3 earnings slip amid falling volumes, revenues Kansas City Southern (KCS), a transportation holding company that owns the Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Kansas City Southern de Mé... J.B. Hunt's earnings slip amid higher revenues J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. posted net earnings of $109.4 million for the third quarter of 2016, a 5 percent drop from the third qua... FedEx to expand capacity at Paris airport hub FedEx Corp. plans to expand the capacity of its airfreight logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by as much as 40 percent,... DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track with goal to reduce carbon emissions Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well ... ZIM has become a global niche carrier, CEO says ZIM has become a "global niche carrier," said Rafi Danieli, chief executive of the Israel-based container carrier. We concentrate on speci... Commentary: Procurement shouldn't be like doing taxes Let's start with a theory. Assume for a second that the actual act of transportation procurement isn't insanely time-consuming and rigorou... FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received 25 ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for rev...

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OCTOBER 18, 2016
LNG sector ready to meet shipping industry demand: SEA/LNG The IMO's 70th Marine Environment Committee is meeting October 24-28 to decide whether to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.5% in marine fuel in 2020 or 2025. Freight recovery limits global arbitrage opportunities for jet fuel One Singapore-based trader said the opportunity to move cargoes from northern Asia to the US West Coast is now "barely viable" given the rises in freight rates recently. Oil complex strengthens as technical sign points higher NYMEX November crude settled 35 cents higher at $50.29/b. The more liquid December contract settled up 25 cents at $50.62/b. ICE December Brent settled up 16 cents at $51.68/b. Poor weather conditions in Black Sea delays Urals, CPC loadings: traders Novorossiisk port has been closed since yesterday midday due to strong northeasterly winds. OPEC dispute over secondary source production estimates 'not a problem': Barkindo External: Wired Bunkering TANKERS: Key Asian Aframax rates hit w100 for first time in 4 months Market sources said sentiment held firm as there was limited tonnage left in Southeast Asia for any outstanding end-October cargoes. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. External: Global Risk Management Kuwait oil minister sees oil prices in "logical" $50-$60/b range OPEC members had agreed in Algiers to limit production to between 32.5 million b/d and 33 million b/d, which means a cut of as much as 700,000 b/d compared with August's production. FUTURES: Crude rises on weaker dollar, rebalancing hopes FUTURES: Crude holds above $50/b despite bearish fundamentals

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SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

Companies inform

Accelleron and Geislinger: An Evolving Technical Collaboration

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings Group's revenues fell by -3.4% in the second quarter of 2025.

Shanghai

Sharp decline in economic performance in the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe markets

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

For Federlogistica, the bridge over the Strait of Messina will have the miraculous power to gradually eliminate a framework of social injustices.

Genoa

Falteri: it can become the artery of an economic and social body that has been underdeveloped to date

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo's half-year performance was negative.

Bern

The Swiss company announced a drop in volumes in both domestic and transit traffic.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

In the April-June period, net profit was 122.4 million dollars (+32.4%)

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports hit a new record high in July

Beijing

Foreign traffic amounted to 427.6 million tonnes (+6.1%)

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and HD Hyundai Mipo Co. to merge

Seoul

The completion of the operation is expected for next December 1st.

PORTS

Filt Cgil, priority should be given to valorizing AdSP workers rather than assigning positions

Rome

The union denounces the failure to comply with the National Collective Labour Agreement

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +4.1%

Venice

There were 228 thousand cruise passengers (+12.8%)

MARITIME SERVICES

COSCO Shipping International's revenues increased by 10.3% in the first half of the year.

Hong Kong

Net profit was HK$494.6 million (+26.0%)

TRADE

G20 nations' merchandise trade showed modest growth in the second quarter

Geneva

The increase in trade in services was more pronounced

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HD Hyundai announces multibillion-dollar investment program to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry.

Seongnam

Agreements with the US investment firm Cerberus Capital and the Korea Development Bank

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa cruise ship crashes off the coast of Ponza

Rome

The Coast Guard reports that the situation on board, where there are 8,585 people, is calm and under control.

ACCIDENTS

MSC World Europa has resumed autonomous sailing

Rome

Electrical problem solved, the cruise ship is headed for the port of Naples

TRADE

PostEurop warns that from August 29, shipments of goods to the USA could be limited or suspended

Brussels

Last month, Trump eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods.

SHIPPING

Chinese oil company OOIL sees growth in its half-year financial results.

Hong Kong

In the first six months of this year, revenues increased by +5.0%

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance to split Mediterranean Pendulum 2 service next month

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

PORTS

Investment firm CVC Capital Partners exits Boluda Maritime Terminals and TTI Algeciras

Schiphol

The two terminal companies manage a total of nine Spanish port terminals

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

SHIPPING

ZIM's quarterly economic and operating performance declines

Haifa

In the period April-June the average value of freight rates fell by -11.6%

SHIPPING

Interferry's Entry/Exit System risks delaying ferry operations at European ports.

Victoria

The system will come into force on October 12th

COMPANIES

DFDS closes second quarter with a loss

Copenhagen

In the period April-June 2025 the fleet transported 10.6 million linear meters of rolling stock (-0.4%)

SHIPPING

Ammonia and methanol are ready to decarbonize shipping, but some obstacles to their use must be removed.

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

CRUISES

New record quarterly results for the American cruise group Viking

Los Angeles

The April-June period closed with a net profit of 439.2 million dollars (+182.2%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 1.8% last month.

Barcelona

202,321 TEUs handled at loading and unloading (+10.4%) and 142,492 TEUs in transit (-8.3%)

In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg grew by +4%

Hamburg

Sharp increase in transshipment container volumes (+26%)

COMPANIES

Norway's Xeneta has bought Denmark's eeSea

Oslo

Both companies provide data and information for the optimization of containerized maritime transport

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -3.8%

La Goulette

In the first six months of 2025, 13.8 million tonnes were handled (-3.2%)

PORTS

Port of Koper sets new quarterly records for containers and rolling stock

Ljubljana

In the period April-June, 5.6 million tons of goods were moved (-4.1%)

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles hits record monthly container traffic

Los Angeles

Over one million TEUs were handled in July (+8.5%)

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd reports second quarter increases of +2.0% in revenues and +12.4% in containers transported by the fleet

Hamburg

Net profit fell by -39.4%

SHIPPING

Evergreen reports an 18.7% drop in quarterly revenues

Taipei

The April-June period closed with a net profit decrease of -62.9%

SHIPPING

South Korean company HMM's revenues fell by 1.5% in the second quarter.

Seoul

SHIPPING

Trump announces rejection of IMO's shipping decarbonization program

Washington

The proposed framework - it is denounced - is in effect a global carbon tax that affects Americans and is imposed by an irresponsible United Nations organization.

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

SHIPPING

Taiwanese companies Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines reported negative results in the second quarter.

Keelung/Taipei

In the period April-June, revenues decreased by -26.5% and -8.7% respectively

PORTS

Cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals grew by 6.0% in the second quarter

Istanbul

In the first six months of 2025, an increase of +16.7% was recorded

PORTS

In the period April-June, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.0%

Zagreb

Cruise passengers grow by +5.4%

PORTS

Container traffic at US ports is expected to plummet in the second half of this year.

Washington/Long Beach

In July, the Port of Long Beach handled 944,000 TEUs (+7.0%)

SHIPYARDS

ThyssenKrupp shareholders approve spin-off of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems

Eat

The company will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

TRADE

WTO: Measured responses have cushioned the impact of tariffs in 2025, but risks remain high for 2026.

Geneva

Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 0.9% this year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will increase the number of weekly rotations between Busto Arsizio and Basel from five to eight

Noise

Increase in attendance from September 1st

PORTS

From January 1st, new bunkering regulations will apply in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Rotterdam

The barges must be equipped with flow meters

SHIPPING

Maersk reports higher quarterly revenue, lower earnings

Copenhagen

Terminals and logistics have made a positive contribution. Container shipping benefits from demurrage revenues.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The CIPESS has approved the final project for the bridge over the Strait of Messina.

Rome

Construction will begin this year and the project will be completed in 2032.

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues fell by 3.9% in the second quarter

Bonn

Significant reduction in shipments from China and Hong Kong to the US due to Trump's abolition of the de minimis regime

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

COMPANIES

The Grendi group has acquired 70% of Dario Perioli Spa

Milan

The remaining 30% will remain with Fingiro, owned by Michele Giromini, the company's CEO.

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

INDUSTRY

In the second quarter, sales of dry containers produced by CIMC fell by -33%.

Hong Kong

Reefer boats increase by 57%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai

Naples

It will be used for the transport of vehicles between East Asia and Northern Europe

PORTS

The ART urges to verify that the investment plan and the related amortization period are consistent with the duration of the port concessions.

Turin

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Chinese automaker FAW ships components to Europe by train

Changchun

Transit time reduced to 18 days compared to 45 days for maritime transport

SHIPPING

The assets and fleet of the Spanish Armas Trasmediterránea will be sold to Baleària and DFDS

Las Palmas/Dénia/Copenhagen

Two agreements worth €215 million and €40 million respectively have been signed.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italian State Railways (FS), investing €70 million to install the ERTMS system.

Rome

Work has been completed on 382 Trenitalia trains, while the retrofitting of 60 locomotives from Mercitalia Rail, an FS Logistix company, is underway.

MPC Container Ships' quarterly revenue returns to growth

The second quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit of 78.1 million dollars (+20.5%)

LOGISTICS

Plans to build two container customs areas north and south of the Suez Canal

Cairo

PORTS

Fourteen of the 48 abandoned shipwrecks in Catania port have been removed.

Catania

The activity will be replicated in the port of Augusta

PORTS

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has confirmed the validity of the tender for the new Ravano Terminal in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

DP World's port terminals handled record quarterly container traffic

Dubai

Revenues grew by 22.2% in the first half of 2025

SHIPPING

In the quarter April-June the volume of rolling stock transported by Höegh Autoliners increased by +9.0%

Oslo

Sharp increase (+46.6%) of vehicles from Asia

COMPANIES

South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering acquires Vietnam's Doosan Enerbility

Seongnam

It manages an industrial area with its own port facility

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras grew by 6.6% in July

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -2.9% was recorded

PORTS

In July, the port of Valencia handled 488,000 containers (+6.7%)

Valencia

Increase driven by growth in empty containers

PORTS

Salvini has appointed Annalisa Tardino as extraordinary commissioner of the Western Sicilian Sea Port Authority.

Rome/Palermo

The President of the Sicilian Region announces the appeal against the provision

PORTS

The materials dredged in the ports of La Spezia and Carrara will be used for the construction of the new breakwater in Genoa.

Genoa/La Spezia

Agreement between the two Ligurian Port System Authorities

ACCIDENTS

X-Press Feeders denounces authorities' failure to acknowledge responsibility in the X-Press Pearl accident

Singapore

According to the company, the Supreme Court ruling ignores international maritime law

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -6.5% in July

Hong Kong

A decline of -3.7% was recorded in the first seven months of 2025

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports remained stable in July

St. Petersburg

In the first seven months of 2025, loads decreased by -4.6%

PORTS

In July, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for monthly container traffic with 3.9 million TEUs.

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized cargo decreased by -3.6%

PORTS

Compensation to be paid by the Civitavecchia Port Authority in the Fincosit case has been set at €1.5 million.

Civitavecchia

Latrofa: The ruling allows the release of set-aside sums that have frozen the budget for years.

PORTS

Germany's HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

Hamburg

In the second quarter, the group's port terminals handled 3.2 million containers (+7.9%)

PORTS

In the first half of 2025, CK Hutchison's port terminals handled 44 million containers (+4.0%)

Hong Kong

SHIPPING

In the quarter April-June the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet transported 14.8 million cubic meters of rolling stock (-0.5%)

Lysaker

Revenues down by -0.7%

PORTS

In the second quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 670 thousand tons of goods (+0.6%)

Podgorica

Volumes with Italy amounted to 154 thousand tons (+53.1%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

With the arrival of the first container ship, the testing of operational procedures at the Rijeka Gateway begins.

The Hague

The first commercial ship is expected on September 12th

PORTS

A proposal to bring the port of Taranto back onto global container routes? Start a discussion table.

Taranto

Meeting on the status of freight traffic

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Tender for demolition of fire-damaged Tubimar warehouses

Ancona

The expected duration of the works is four and a half months

SHIPPING

Merger of the German MACS and Hugo Stinnes, both active in the MPP vessel segment

Hamburg/Rostock

Stinnes headquarters in Rostock to close by December 31

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +2.9%

Tirana

There were 331 thousand passengers (+13.6%)

CUSTOMS

A.SPE.DO, operationalizing the Smart Terminal to increase the competitiveness of the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

FINANCING

ING loans to Premuda for over 100 million dollars

Milan

Funds for the management buyout and the purchase of two product tankers

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the first of six Ocean-class dual-fuel PCTCs

Rotterdam

The ship was completed four months ahead of schedule

PORTS

First meeting of the new Management Committee of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

Genoa

Several measures approved, including those for CULMV and CULP staff

PORTS

Euroports to operate a new liquid bulk terminal in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It is expected to become operational in 2026

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.6%

Ravenna

Growth of 0.6% was recorded in June. An increase of 4.8% is expected in July.

PUBLICATIONS

OsserMare presents five reports on the marine economy

Rome

They focus on a specific sector supply chain or aspect of it

PORTS

Port of Naples: Road haulage operations resume

Naples

Resolution meeting between institutions, operators and trade associations

PORTS

ICTSI again reports record quarterly financial and operating results

Manila

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Athens

In the April-June period, net profit was 95.4 million dollars (+8.4%)

SHIPYARDS

Vard receives new order from North Star for two hybrid SOVs

Trieste

Contract worth between 100 and 200 million euros

SHIPPING

The Panama Shipping Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old.

Panama

Measure to counter the use of the shadow fleet

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly revenue

Athens

The April-June period closed with a net profit of 130.9 million (-7.3%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

New customs fast corridor between the port of La Spezia and Interporto Padova

Padua

It adds to the other three already active on the same route

PORTS

ICTSI to operate Indonesia's Batu Ampar Container Terminal

Manila

It is located on Batam Island

COMPANIES

Pino Musolino has been appointed CEO of the Alilauro shipping company.

Naples

He replaces the resigning Eliseo Cuccaro

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.

Luxembourg

Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)

PORTS

Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.

Milan

Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Ten-year agreement

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%

Ankara

18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length

NEWS

Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia

Rome

They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador

TRADE

Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.

Washington

Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.

SHIPYARDS

Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard

Trieste

The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard

PORTS

The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration

Ravenna

Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability

CRUISES

MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan

Geneva

The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented

LOGISTICS

DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker

Hedehusene

Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%

Genoa

Operating result down by -31.7%

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